Lopholaena acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
124754
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 i. 341 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124083
Common Names
- Sharp-leaf Lopholaena
- Sharp-leaf Sunray
- Sharp-leaf Fleabane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lopholaena acutifolia (also called 'Sharp-leaved Lopholaena', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and grows in sunny, dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lopholaena acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lopholaena acutifolia is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped achene. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lopholaena acutifolia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Lopholaena acutifolia
Lopholaena acutifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental region.
Lopholaena acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lopholaena acutifolia?
Lopholaena acutifolia
What type of plant is Lopholaena acutifolia?
Herbaceous plant
Where is Lopholaena acutifolia found?
South America
Species in the Lopholaena genus
Lopholaena dehniae, Lopholaena festiva, Lopholaena decurrens, Lopholaena phyllodes, Lopholaena glaucescens, Lopholaena coriifolia, Lopholaena alata, Lopholaena cneorifolia, Lopholaena trianthema, Lopholaena longipes, Lopholaena deltombei, Lopholaena segmentata, Lopholaena dolichopappa, Lopholaena platyphylla, Lopholaena dregeana, Lopholaena disticha, Lopholaena ussanguensis, Lopholaena acutifolia, Lopholaena brickellioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8520: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.